Club Recognition and Reward Grant

The Academy of Model Aeronautics offers cash incentives to AMA chartered clubs for positive local media coverage of public events, public service announcements, or other club-related coverage that promotes model aviation.

Geographic Scope: Clubs across the United States

Focus Areas: Local media coverage promoting model aviation and community engagement

Eligibility:

• Club must be a current AMA chartered club
• Media coverage must include the club's name and information about model aviation
• Applications must be submitted within 3 months of media coverage
• Event must be open to the public
• Only earned media counts (not paid advertisements)
• Clubs can apply multiple times per year
• Maximum $175 per club per year

What They Fund:

• Newspaper/magazine coverage: $50
• Radio coverage: $100
• Television coverage: $150
• Bonus: Up to $25 additional if coverage includes "Academy of Model Aeronautics" spelled out/verbally stated
• Bonus: Up to $25 additional if event is a club fundraiser benefiting a community organization
• If coverage appears in multiple outlets, receive highest payout amount only

What They Don't Fund:

• National Model Aviation Day events
• Paid media/advertisements
• Private events (must be open to public)

Key Notes:

• Application Available: Year-Round
• Award Announced: Within 2 weeks of application submission
• Awards based on first-come, first-serve basis
• When annual budget is reached, awards discontinued for the year

Application Process

1. Submit Online Application: Complete the online application form at the grant platform
2. Do NOT submit mailed applications - only online applications accepted
3. Required Information: Submit the media coverage (article, radio segment, or television clip)
4. Timeline: Submit within 3 months of media coverage date
5. Review: Application reviewed by AMA Foundation deputy director
6. Award Decision: Within 2 weeks of application submission

Required Materials:

• Newspaper article, magazine article, radio segment transcript/recording, or television clip
• Proof that coverage includes club name and model aviation information
• Documentation of publication/broadcast date